Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
55839B
RGB
85, 131, 155
HSL
201, 29%, 47%
HSB
201, 45%, 61%
CMYK
45, 15, 0, 39
LAB
52, -11, -18
LCH
52, 21, 238
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 232
XYZ
18, 21, 34
LUV
52, -21, -25
HWB
201, 33%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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